S&W 10-5 Price Check

[drannor]

A friend has an older Smith revolver that she's willing to sell and I was hoping to get a ballpark value with highroad assistance.

Nickel S&W Model 10-5, serial D4245xx, with 4" tapered barrel with worn wood grips. I've shot it in the past, but that was before I had developed a real interest in wheel guns. Condition is probably 75% or so, and I'll need to reinspect it to do the "March" checkout.

I was hoping to discover approximate year of manufacture, rarity of this configuration (exceedingly common I imagine) and a ballpark idea of worth. If it checks out and the price is right I'll add it to my growing Smith collection. (586, 686-1, 625-8)

Thanks for any assistance in advance.

 

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's drannor-

The Smith & Wesson Miliitary and Police (model 10) or
in your case 10-5 isn't rare at all. But, the model 10
remains as one of Smith's most popular models, and
has seen duty not only by the military and police; but
also by security agency's and private citizens alike!

I don't want to burst your bubble, but in 75% of its
original condition the S&W model 10 would net only
roughly between $150-169.95 (topps) in my neck of
the old woods. I would not want to invest over $125
from a personal standpoint; but then I'm kind'a a 'lil
bit of a tight wad anyway!

S&W model 10-5 with serial number D4245XX was
made between the year's of 1972-1973.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[Josey]

I WILL burst your bubble. A M10 4" nickel plate goes for $225-300.00 in my neck of the woods. You could offer $175.00 due to the grips. A better set should run around $30.00.

 

[Ala Dan]

In the book Standard Catalog Of Smith & Wesson
2nd edition by Supica & Nahas, a GOOD rated
Smith & Wesson model 10 only brings $160.

My dealer just blew out 200 model 10's that he had
purchased in a lot from a contract security company
for $150 each!

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[HSMITH]

$200, she IS a friend. That is $150-175 for the gun and the rest is generosity.

Check the auction sites also. They give a good idea of current pricing.

 

[drannor]

Gentlemen:

Thanks for the assistance. Not too much of a bubble to burst, I didn't think it would be worth too terribly much, as I've seen a plentitude of them about at gunshows. (Where pricing is highly questionable)

I've been hunting for a model 29, I may pass this one up and save the funds towards that purchase. Another mutual friend is considering this Smith as a first revolver / range piece to shoot with his wife. I will pass along this thread and he may decide to proceed.

Ala Dan:
You mention "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson", is this considered the source of reference for S&W valuations? I may be investing in such a book as my collection grows.

HSMITH:
I checked gunbroker and auctionarms, which had a variety of M10's in different configurations, but the pricing varied pretty wildly. My faith in internet auction sites for value has been steadily declining lately.

Thanks again.

 

[Ala Dan]

Att: drannor

Yes, here at THR most of us rely on that particular
publication; cuz we can look up a lot of vital information
on Smith & Wesson product's. And heck, for $24.95 you
can't go wrong by adding a copy to your firearms library.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[FPrice]

drannor...

"Ala Dan:
You mention "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson", is this considered the source of reference for S&W valuations? I may be investing in such a book as my collection grows."

I was introduced to Supica and Nahas by some of the more experienced S&W-heads on TFL/THR and it IS worth the price. Lots of interesting material on the many models and variations. Get it. You won't be disappointed.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/bo...+Smith+&+Wesson&userid=ygx1kfkmu8&cds2Pid=946

 

[drannor]

I was introduced to Supica and Nahas by some of the more experienced S&W-heads on TFL/THR and it IS worth the price. Lots of interesting material on the many models and variations. Get it. You won't be disappointed.

Ordered.

I don't see older Smiths in Austin area gunshops often (models 27,28,29 at any rate) so I will be hitting the gunshow this weekend on a scouting expedition. I will note the prices I see and use the book for a sanity check once it arrives.

 

[dinosaur]

Join the club in that search for a Model 29. I've been hunting for a 4" 29-2 blue or nickle and haven't seen one for awhile. When I wasn't looking, well you know.:banghead:

Right now I've got a lot of expenses and luckily there aren't any gunshows I want to go to in the next month or so.

 

[drannor]

Dinosaur:

I can't help feeling I'm late to this game, I didn't get into firearms until a three years ago, and revolvers even more recently than that. I'm looking for a blued 29-2 or newer in anything from a 4" to 6" barrel. Saw several at a shop in Ft. Worth (along with a bevy of pythons) but the prices were $200 high.

I need to start another thread on classic N frame smiths to gather some more research. I've searched here, TFL, and S&W forum and still have some gaps.

 

[dinosaur]

Post away brother! Ain't nothin like a classic N frame thread!